Journeys: To College and Beyond

Redefining the Journey: Military Connected Support with Rob

28 min · 9. jan. 2026
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Sergeant Robert Chromniak of the Illinois Army National Guard and Senior in Urban Planning at Illinois opens up about what it means to be military connected, the transition from service to school, and the support he's found in the Chez Veterans Center to reach his full potential on campus and beyond.

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